A season ago, Siddiqui got all the way to the state singles semifinals and earned All-American status. In his sophomore campaign, the Los Alamitos High graduate is ranked No. 1 in Southern California in singles and took an unbeaten record into Tuesday’s nonconference match with traditional power Mt. San Jacinto.

Siddiqui has his sights set on attending San Diego State but has received interest from Hawaii and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, among others.

“He wants to prove to (recruiters) he’s improved and is capable of playing D-I tennis,” Kim said.

Siddiqui came to Cerritos as strictly a baseline player, but his work with doubles partner Jony Chai has made him a more complete player. Kim describes his game as “all-around.”

Kim praised Siddiqui’s touch, including very effective slice and drop shots, but said his biggest weapon is his forehand.

“He can do anything with it,” said Kim, “and he can finish points with it.”

On the run

The Falcons visit L.A. Pierce for a nonconference match Thursday and open South Coast Conference play Tuesday at Mt. SAC.

Long Beach City claimed four victories on the men’s side at last weekend’s SCC all-comers track meet while the women had four top-five finishes.

For the men, Kiri Jabril won the 100 meters in 11.11 seconds, Daveon Collins won the 200 (21.70) and Marquan Jackson won the 110 high hurdles (15.22). In the 1,600 relay, Rooseveldt Payne, Collins, Jabril and Jonathan Sanders were first in 3:16.11.

Ashley Craddock led LBCC’s women with two second-place finishes, in the 100 (12.80) and the 200 (26.14). Phillesha Nunley took third in the 400 in 1:01.82 and Mary Onuohah was fourth in the javelin (81 feet, 4 inches).

Schedule change

Today’s nonconference baseball game between visiting Barstow and LBCC has been rescheduled.

The game will be played Thursday at 1:30p.m. at Joe Hicks Memorial Field.